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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Quotes
Document Information
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Government report (likely doj opr report)
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Summary
This page of a DOJ report details negotiations in October 2007 regarding the Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA). Defense attorney Lefkowitz argued strongly against federal agents or the USAO contacting victims about the settlement, citing confidentiality and grand jury rules. The document chronicles the scheduling of a breakfast meeting between US Attorney Acosta and Lefkowitz in West Palm Beach on October 12, 2007, while prosecutor Villafaña was on sick leave.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Defendant |
Subject of the settlement and litigation discussions.
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| Lefkowitz | Defense Attorney |
Epstein's lawyer; arguing against government contact with victims and arranging meetings with Acosta.
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| Villafaña | Prosecutor/Government Official |
Proposed speaking with victims; was on sick leave during some negotiations.
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| Sloman | Prosecutor/Government Official |
Exchanged emails with Acosta and Lefkowitz regarding the NPA addendum.
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| Acosta | US Attorney |
Exchanged emails with Sloman and Lefkowitz; met Lefkowitz for breakfast.
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Organizations (5)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| USAO |
US Attorney's Office; warned by Lefkowitz not to discuss settlement with victims.
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| FBI |
Mentioned by Lefkowitz as inappropriate to act as personal investigators for victims.
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| Marriott |
Hotel in West Palm Beach where Acosta stayed and met Lefkowitz.
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| Palm Beach County Bench Bar |
Organization holding a conference where Acosta was scheduled to speak.
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| OPR |
Office of Professional Responsibility (mentioned in footnote regarding missing emails).
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Timeline (3 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Location of the Marriott hotel and the press event.
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Key Quotes (4)
"We do not think it is the government’s place to be co-counsel to the [victims], nor should the FBI be their personal investigators."Source
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Quote #1
"Not only would that violate the confidentiality of the Agreement, but Mr. Epstein also will have no control over what is communicated to the [victims] at this most critical stage."Source
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Quote #2
"The powers of the federal grand jury should not, even in appearance, be utilized to advance the interests of a party to a civil lawsuit."Source
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Quote #3
"I look forward to resolving these open issues with you during our 4:30 call today."Source
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Quote #4
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